Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup
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4.2/5
Based on 42 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup worth booking?
Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup is a 6.5-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $78 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 42 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (42)
- Duration
- 6.5 hours
- From
- $78 per person
This is not just another drive out to the river road to visit plantations. Your driver/guide will enlighten and educate you along the way on such things as the Louisiana swamp, Lake Pontchartrain and an over view of what
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About this experience
This is not just another drive out to the river road to visit plantations. Your driver/guide will enlighten and educate you along the way on such things as the Louisiana swamp, Lake Pontchartrain and an over view of what the Corp of Engineers have done to prevent the next hurricane Katrina catastrophe. And host of other surprises along the way.
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 42 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
42 verified traveler reviews for Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The plantation home and...
The plantation home and grounds are so beautiful. We had a wonderful time learning about the history of the estate and the surrounding area. Our bus guide was so knowledgeable and was a delight to ride with. Would for sure do this tour again!
via Viator
The property is...
The property is beautiful. Our tour guide was knowledgeable. The mint juleps were yummy Definitely 2 thumbs up
Response from the operator: Thanks for coming Elicia. We enjoyed having you until next time. Stay safe and keep smiling. 😊
via Viator
Pickup mixup ruins trip
Bus driver was over 30 minutes late resulting in us getting on the wrong bus. When discovered, the wrong bus driver arranged return & attempted connecting us with our correct bus. We were unable to get that done so attempted to get a refund so we could rebook. The Crescent City tour contact, Brian, was difficult to try & work with and was a bit belligerent with us. He told us they hated bookings through third parties because their hands were tied when things go wrong. He told us at get with Viator & see what they would be willing to do. Viator was helpful, but the tour company refused to approve issuing a refund. So we were quite disappointed and if ever in New Orleans again we would refuse to take any tour offered by Crescent City tours.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review even though we did not get the desired outcome as a company. But it’s disheartening for me as a business owner when I have to respond to these reviews. So let me make sure I read you correctly. We have a pick up (window) between 8 AM and 8:30 AM and we always suggest everyone be ready for 8 AM. The driver has to make a series of stops at different locations. so when my driver arrives at your hotel, you are not there because you got on the wrong bus and somehow that is our fault.? it’s not the fault of the company who picked you up and didn’t check the manifest for names? It’s not your fault that you booked with Crescent city Tours and got on the bus that clearly had another name. None of those things are your fault or the fault of the company that pick you up. I’m not bragging, but we are the best in the business at this. We don’t pick up people we pick up names. If you’re not on our list you don’t get on our bus. So we NEVER make those mistakes. There are 294 tour companies in the city of New Orleans all drivers should be trained to check manifest and not just let people board a bus but I digress. . So neither you are the tour company that pick you up has any accountability in this? Do you not see anything wrong with this review? You go on to say that you asked for a refund? We did everything possible to try for a better outcome. We asked the tour company of the bus that you were on if they would bring you out to the plantation and you could ride back with us once connecting. I can promise you that same company had buses that were coming to the plantation. Now as a business owner, if one of my drivers had made that mistake I would have gotten in my personal car and brought you to the plantation myself. That’s who we are as a company and when that comes in the question, I take it personally. The primary reason why I started this company is because I was a tour guide for 14 years for another company and I saw people being mishandled. I saw things that I could not stomach. Thus Crescent City Tours was born. And even beyond that, there’s a reason why you picked us to tour with in the first place right? There were several other companies to choose from when you were booking your tour yet you chose us. There’s a reason for that. And now somehow you get on the wrong bus and now you try to trash our reputation for something that was clearly no fault of our own.. now no company is perfect but when we drop the ball which is rare, we do everything to try to create the desired outcome I don’t care what I have to do as a business owner to make sure all of my customers are treated fairly if I told you some of the things that I have done for customers just off of appreciation it will blow your mind. But again I’m not bragging, but we are the gold standard when it comes to this business in the city in New Orleans and that’s not just something I’m saying that’s what the number say if you look across any platform on some platforms, we have close to 1000 reviews and still maintaining a 4.9. I’m not sure if you understand the magnitude of that and how difficult that is to accomplish. But as my kid would say Dad that’s video game numbers. And as for as Viator, Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Expedia. We have been partnered with these companies for several years and have always maintain a good working relationship but policy is policy. We don’t own the plantation or the swamp tour. We are only the company that provides transportation to the tours so if their policy says no refund within 24 hours of the tour and we give you a refund who refunds us? I really don’t feel like I should have to explain all of this, but the empathic part of me. It’s always motivated by transparency, but I don’t know what else I could’ve done to create a better outcome. I even offered to rebook you for another day.. I don’t see how any of this is our fault as a company. I really wish it had turned out better for you.. but I can only control what I can control.
via Viator
Oak trees galore!
Lovely Plantation, Beautiful flowers, and Strong mint julep. What more could I ask? Weather was a little hot, but you can hang out under the oak trees or in the restaurant.
Response from the operator: Thanks for coming guys. We enjoyed having you until next time. Stay safe and keep smiling.
via Viator
Beautiful place. Dark past.
A place of beauty with a dark past. Humbling history with sharp contrast between the plantation owners and the enslaved people. Important to learn about so it doesn’t happen again.
Response from the operator: Thanks for coming guys. We enjoyed having you until next time. Stay safe and keep smiling. 😊😊
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 15
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup cost?
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Prices start at $78 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup take?
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Plan for about 6.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.
Is Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 42 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup?
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Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 6.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Orleans?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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